Michael Schiesser is a Board Certified Physician specializing in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine under the American Board of Medical Specialties. His clinical practice is located in Bellevue Washington. Dr. Schiesser is the current President of the Washington Society of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Schiesser's primary specialty training is in Internal Medicine and primary care, and has been assisting patients with complaints of pain, since he completed his formal residency training in 1997. He continues to serve as a consulting physician to assist patients with complex pain conditions and associated management. He is a 1994 graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed a 3 year residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Dr. Schiesser has a partnership with Creekside Sleep Medicine Center focused on identifying and managing the sleep problems associated with pain.
Practice Philosophy
"Medical treatments and their success depends on the values of the person receiving them. My job is to learn about my patient as an individual, and build a menu of choices appropriate for their personal situation. I always want to take the lead however, when it comes to outlining risks, and educating patients on the long term consequences of their choices."
Education and Training:
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Nazareth College of Rochester BA Mathematics 1990
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University of Rochester, MD, 1994
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Virginia Mason Medical Center, Residency Internal Medicine, 1997
Awards:
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"Top Doctors" List -Washington Travel and Life 2008
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"Seattle's Top Docs" Seattle Magazine 2004
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Regence Blue Shield- Quality Award 2005
Advisory Roles
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Physician's Insurance - Risk Management
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Physician's Advisory Committee (WSMA nominee)- Regence Blue Shield
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